It was a dramatic day for the Six Nations on Tuesday with the news that Warren Gatland was to leave his role as Wales coach with immediate effect. The New Zealander has gone after 14 successive losses, with Cardiff Rugby boss Matt Sherratt taking charge for the remainder of the tournament.

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales rugby coach midway through the Six Nations with his team on a national-record losing streak of 14 matches.

Warren Gatland is to leave his role as Wales coach, the BBC reported on Tuesday, after the side dropped to a record low 12th in the world rankings and suffered a record-extending 14th successive loss following the Six Nations defeat by Italy.